St Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s Parish90 Buckley Street, Noble Park, VIC 3174

Tel (03) 9546 8276 - Fax (03) 9548 1608 - School (03) 9546 0044Email: parishsecretary@stanthonysparish.netParish Website: http://stanthonysparish.net

Parish Priest: Fr Arsenio Tuazon - Assistant Priest: Fr Richard RossePastoral Workers: Srs Kim Tran & Nga Nguyen

School Principal: Margaret Batt

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time YEAR B 7 October 2012

Monday to Saturday: 9.30amWednesday: 9.30am & 7.00pm1st Friday: 7.00pmSaturday Vigil: 7.00pmSunday: 8.15am,9.30am,11.00am,5.30pm3rd Sunday 2.00pm - Sudanese Mass - in Arabic Reconciliation: Saturday 10am and 6pm

Mass Times

Entrance Antiphon: Within your will, O Lord, all things are established, and there is none that can resist your will. For you have made all things, the heaven and the earth, and all that is held within the circle of heaven; you are the Lord of all.Communion Antiphon: The Lord is good to those who hope in him, to the soul that seeks him.

Next WeekTwenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First reading: - Wisdom 7:7-11 Second reading: - Hebrews 4:12-13 Gospel: - Mark 10:17-30

CountersSun 7 October: Group 6 - Bob Keddie, James King, Mike O'Leary, Tom Glynn Sun 14 October: Group 7 - Carmel Martin, Trish Molloy, Judy King, Teresa Jevtovic

Sun 14 October:07.00pm: Gordon Pinto, Craig Bayross Serene Sequiera, Dawn Johnson08.15am: Ado Aguilar, Kyle Aguilar09.30am: Adelaide Sii, Trisha Molloy Stephen James Krol, Samantha Mathews11.00am: Mike O'Leary, Adeline John, Astrid D'Silva05.30pm: Youth Group, Paul Escasinas

Lectors

50 years in 2006

St. Anthony, patron of our parish, loyal servant of God, faithful follower of Jesus: You taught by word and deed, the message of the Gospel. Teach us to live the Gospel values as you did. Enlighten our minds in search of God's will. Inspire us to be a prayerful community, ever reaching out to and cherishing our neighbour. Help us proclaim God's love and live what we proclaim. AMEN.

OUR PARISH PRAYER

4th Sunday of AdventThe ideal of marriage as a permanent union of equals is celebrated in myth in the first reading, and repeated by Jesus in the Gospel reading. Jesus condemns re-marriage after divorce as failing short of this ideal. Yet Paul and Matthew were soon introducing exceptions, as the Church began to grapple with the reality of human failure. The struggle to uphold the ideal and yet deal compassionately with the human reality is still with us.

'The Church's teaching on the indissolubility and fidelity of marriage needs to he seen alongside her teaching on the need for compassion and understanding towards those in any kind of difficulty. We want our people to understand this, so that the separated and divorced have a sure sense of belonging, and feel encouraged to participate in the sacramental life of the Catholic community'.

Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference When Dreams Die

From Break Open the Word

MAY THE LORD BLESS US ALL THE DAYS OF OUR LIVES.

NATIONAL PRAYER

Gracious God, You have blessed this ancient land with many gifts, especially its people.

We thank you for the Year of Grace, a time to start afresh from Christ.You invite us to contemplate the face of Jesus your Son, that we may experience a new wave of grace, and that the light of Christ may burn more brightly in our lives.Attune our hearts and minds to the presence of your Holy Spirit, that our Church may be transformed, our relationships be healed, and our nation grow in compassion and justice.With the intercession of St Mary MacKillop, who showed us new ways of living the Gospel, we make our prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Various members of our Parish Groups shall light the Year of Grace candle at each Mass, signifying the light of Christ in our lives.

Each Friday morning the murmur of voices mingles with the click of knitting needles in our Church Gathering Space. As they knit, stories and a cuppa are shared, advice is given and many beautiful garments are created. These are forwarded to an overseas orphanage where they are warmly accepted and proudly worn. As the Knitting Group lights (and warms) the hearts of many far away, it is their turn to light the Year of Grace candle to inspire us to be a light for all we meet.

yearofgraceSTARTINGAFRESHFROMCHRIST

† We pray in thanksgiving for Colita Abella, and those who have died recently

in the peace of Christ.

† We pray for: Bertram Wallace, Philomena Baxla, Harold Clark, Lorenzo Fortunelli, Zhieneth

Aguilar, Christian Roussety, Geneviere Modeley, France & Aline Migale, Placida Wijeysinghe, Emily Cacopardo, Aldo Fortunelli,

Ivona Cochrane, and all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time.

† Please also pray for: Sr Carmel Kalaw ofmi, Louise Riviere, Frank Muletta, Dorothy Brennan, Charuka Noel Amanasinghe, Marie Bernadette Salalila, Baby Tyesha Guer, Andy Erispe, Cecil Sasman, Pauline Muller, Jaimie, Lindsay Michel, Liam Erispe, Salma Parker, Frieda Fortuin, Sam Baron, Baby Abdulla, Pat Doll, Emiliana Dela Cruz, Bob & Jenny Franklin, Jean-Robert Migale, Marlene Albert, Bernie Saldanha, Sam Dimasi, Gary Day, Margaret Laverty, Ida Innarella, Mark Fraser, Rita Ephraums, Derick Fernandez, Elaine Davies, Patricia Falleiro, Veronica Varga, Mildred D’Souza, Tara Greco, Abo Smith, Magdaline Ghosh, Ramon Austria, Charlene Lauron, Antonio Sarlo, Joseph & Mildred Erispe, Giovanna Greco, Brendan Adams, Kath Malone, Molly Maguire, Leo O’Neill, Rita Briggs, Paul Camilleri, Mario Tizio, Melissa Haidar, Pat Turner, Jordan Whitewood-Neal, Dean Whitewood-Neal, Tracy Hili, Brittany Charalambous, Blake Hayes, Samantha Adams, Floryse and Herman Ass, who are sick.

Lord, Hear Our Prayer!

Play Group - Mondays from 9.30 - 11.30am in the Small Hall Legion of Mary meet in the Gathering Space at 4.30 pm on Mondays. Charismatic Prayer Group meet in the Small Hall every Monday at 8.00pm. All are welcome. Novena - Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help follows the 7.00pm Mass in the Church on Wednesdays. Italian Prayer Group meeting will be on Thursdays at 10.15am. Contact Lucy 9547 1671.

Divine Mercy Devotion every Friday 2.45 pm in the Church. El-Shaddai Multicultural Prayer Group meet every 1st Friday of the Month. Knitting Group meet in the Gathering Space every Friday from 10-12am. Sudanese Prayer Group meet every Friday evening at 6.30 in the Gathering Space. Legion of Mary meet at the Parish Centre at 10.15am on Saturdays. Sudanese Monthly Mass at 2.00pm in the Church every 3rd Sunday of the month. Friendly Hearts Group meeting 2nd & 4th Saturdays in the Gathering Space from 1-4pm.

THIS WEEK

Archdiocesan Office for Youth (AOY) EventWorld Youth Day Rio 2013 Regional Information SessionsIf you are interested in learning more or have questions about

the upcoming World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro in July 2013, join us at a regional information day near you.

SOUTHERN REGION: Sunday 7 October Where: St Gerard's Parish, Dandenong North at 6.30pm

A Special Welcome to New Parishioners to our Parish. Please enter your name and phone number in the Book in the Sacristy and a Parish Representative will visit to welcome you as soon as possible.

St Anthony's Carnival 2012The St Anthony's Carnival will again be held on Saturday 17th of November, to make this major parish fund raising event a success we need every parishioner's support. If you have any ideas or suggestions on how we can better organise this year's carnival please send an email to stanthonyscarnival@hotmail.com or come along to one of our meetings. The next meeting for the Parish Carnival will be on Monday 8th October @ 7pm in the Gathering Space. Please could all Stall Holders attend. Anthony Adaman

Children’s Liturgy will resume next week at the 9.30am

Sunday Mass. This caters for the needs of the younger members of the Parish, presenting them with the Word of God and activities

appropriate for their age.

DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE 2012GRACE THROUGH MERCYSHRINE OF DIVINE MERCY

337-343 GREENS ROAD, KEYSBOROUGH VIC 3173(MELWAY REF: 90K8)

FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER 7:00pm TO 9:00pm SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER 9:00am TO 5:00pm SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER 9:00am TO 4:00pm

You are all invited to a very Special Conference focusing on the Divine Mercy message:

THE GREATEST GIFT TO MANKIND GRACE THROUGH MERCY AS REVEALED TO

SR. FAUSTINA KOWALSKA, THE FIRST SAINT OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM.

COME AND LISTEN TO INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS, AND THE POWERFUL TESTIMONIES GIVEN BY BOTH RELIGIOUS AND LAY PEOPLE ON HOW THE MERCY OF GOD TRANSFORMED

THEIR LIVES.

PERMANENT DIACONATEYou are invited to attend the ordination

to the Order of Deacon of George Piech Meat, one of our Parishioners, to take

place in St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne, on Saturday, 27 October

2012 at 10.00am (together with 6 other Candidates).

"PENOLA ROADTRIP FOR YOUNG ADULTS" MACKILLOP YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY (MACYAC)

There are still places on the “MacYAC Penola Roadtrip” for young single adults (18-35).

Friday, 5pm 19th October - Sunday 7pm - 21st OctoberCost for weekend is approx $120 employed with a concession rate for students. Leave Melbourne CBD. Mini bus transport. An e-copy of the brochure for the 'MacYAC Penola Roadtrip' is available from macyac@sosj.org.au Final RSVP date :

Wed 10th Oct.

Enquiries:MacKillop Young Adult Community

macyac@sosj.org.auPhone/Fax : 9306 8903 or Sr Rita 0419 299 065 or Sr Mary

0409 023 3331

Thank You To all those who gave of their time to make sure this year's Post Grand Final sausage Sizzle was a success. Thanks also to those who came & enjoyed the sausages & coffee. Mike Molloy, President, St Anthony's Men's Club

For those needing a lift to the March for Babies on Sat. 13th October. A bus will be leaving from St Gerard's parish North Dandenong at 11am. Please call Susan on 9795 0011 to book.

Rosies volunteers witness Christ's love for the poor and abandoned, through developing friendships, being a listening ear and offering companionship by severing hot and cold drinks to those who come to the van every Wednesday and Friday night at Flinders Street Station.Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? Our volunteers are aged between 18-30 years of age. Training is required. Van departs from Mulgrave 7.30pm and returns at approximately 11.30pm Next Training, Tuesday 9th October, for more information call 9795 5077 or email rosies.vic@oblates.com.au

Catholic Theological College Open DayStudy Your Faith

Understand Your Spirituality * Study options, Building tour, Refreshments * Wednesday 31 October: 4.00pm–6.00pm or 6.00pm–8.00pm * Bookings and information:9412 3314 or - RSVP: Friday 26 Octoberctc@ctc.edu.au

Charismatic prayer group will have an Adoration of the Exposed Eucharist on 8th October in the

Church at 8pm. Presider Rev Fr. Richard Rosse. All welcome to join in.

Permanent DeaconsThe ministry of the Permanent Diaconate is being introduced in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. Church tradition views as the first deacons the seven men chosen by the twelve apostles to assist them in their work of proclaiming the Good News in the rapidly growing church of Jerusalem (Acts 6: 1-6).St Stephen, the first martyr, St Laurence and St Francis of Assisi are some of the deacons in successive ages of the Church. Over time, the diaconate became the final step in the training of priests.The Eastern Churches retained the traditional structure of the Sacrament of Order. That is, as well as bishops and priests, they continued to ordain permanent deacons.In 1972, Pope Paul VI restored the diaconate, open to married and unmarried men, as a permanent rank within the Sacrament of Holy Orders. In doing so, the Church renewed its mission of preaching, worship and service to the community.

What is the role of a deacon?The bishop is the first evangeliser in his diocese. Deacons serve the bishop in his duty to bring the Good News to believers and unbelievers. Deacons are called to bring the presence of Jesus to all that they meet. They are well-placed to bring to the Church's leaders an awareness of the needs of the poor and of people distant from the Church. Nationally, deacons minister in parishes, the military, prisons, ports, hospitals and diocesan agencies. The deacon works in harmony with the priests and lay leaders of the parish. The deacon supports and complements the active service of the lay faithful. The deacon may preach at Mass, preside at public prayer, administer the Sacrament of Baptism, assist at marriages and funerals.

transport to ORDINATIONGeorge Piech Meat will be ordained Permanent Deacon on October 27, 2012 at 10am in St Patrick’s Cathedral.Anyone interested in attending the ordination, please

contact the parish officeon 9546 8276.

El Shaddai Multicultural Group will have a Mass on the Feast of the Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 at 4.00pm in St Anthony’s Church, followed by Refreshment at the Gathering Space. Everyone welcome.

NATIONAL PRAYER

Gracious God, You have blessed this ancient land with many gifts, especially its people.

We thank you for the Year of Grace, a time to start afresh from Christ.You invite us to contemplate the face of Jesus your Son, that we may experience a new wave of grace, and that the light of Christ may burn more brightly in our lives.Attune our hearts and minds to the presence of your Holy Spirit, that our Church may be transformed, our relationships be healed, and our nation grow in compassion and justice.With the intercession of St Mary MacKillop, who showed us new ways of living the Gospel, we make our prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Various members of our Parish Groups shall light the Year of Grace candle at each Mass, signifying the light of Christ in our lives.

Each Friday morning the murmur of voices mingles with the click of knitting needles in our Church Gathering Space. As they knit, stories and a cuppa are shared, advice is given and many beautiful garments are created. These are forwarded to an overseas orphanage where they are warmly accepted and proudly worn. As the Knitting Group lights (and warms) the hearts of many far away, it is their turn to light the Year of Grace candle to inspire us to be a light for all we meet.

yearofgraceSTARTINGAFRESHFROMCHRIST

† We pray in thanksgiving for Colita Abella, and those who have died recently

in the peace of Christ.

† We pray for: Bertram Wallace, Philomena Baxla, Harold Clark, Lorenzo Fortunelli, Zhieneth

Aguilar, Christian Roussety, Geneviere Modeley, France & Aline Migale, Placida Wijeysinghe, Emily Cacopardo, Aldo Fortunelli,

Ivona Cochrane, and all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time.

† Please also pray for: Sr Carmel Kalaw ofmi, Louise Riviere, Frank Muletta, Dorothy Brennan, Charuka Noel Amanasinghe, Marie Bernadette Salalila, Baby Tyesha Guer, Andy Erispe, Cecil Sasman, Pauline Muller, Jaimie, Lindsay Michel, Liam Erispe, Salma Parker, Frieda Fortuin, Sam Baron, Baby Abdulla, Pat Doll, Emiliana Dela Cruz, Bob & Jenny Franklin, Jean-Robert Migale, Marlene Albert, Bernie Saldanha, Sam Dimasi, Gary Day, Margaret Laverty, Ida Innarella, Mark Fraser, Rita Ephraums, Derick Fernandez, Elaine Davies, Patricia Falleiro, Veronica Varga, Mildred D’Souza, Tara Greco, Abo Smith, Magdaline Ghosh, Ramon Austria, Charlene Lauron, Antonio Sarlo, Joseph & Mildred Erispe, Giovanna Greco, Brendan Adams, Kath Malone, Molly Maguire, Leo O’Neill, Rita Briggs, Paul Camilleri, Mario Tizio, Melissa Haidar, Pat Turner, Jordan Whitewood-Neal, Dean Whitewood-Neal, Tracy Hili, Brittany Charalambous, Blake Hayes, Samantha Adams, Floryse and Herman Ass, who are sick.

Lord, Hear Our Prayer!

Play Group - Mondays from 9.30 - 11.30am in the Small Hall Legion of Mary meet in the Gathering Space at 4.30 pm on Mondays. Charismatic Prayer Group meet in the Small Hall every Monday at 8.00pm. All are welcome. Novena - Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help follows the 7.00pm Mass in the Church on Wednesdays. Italian Prayer Group meeting will be on Thursdays at 10.15am. Contact Lucy 9547 1671.

Divine Mercy Devotion every Friday 2.45 pm in the Church. El-Shaddai Multicultural Prayer Group meet every 1st Friday of the Month. Knitting Group meet in the Gathering Space every Friday from 10-12am. Sudanese Prayer Group meet every Friday evening at 6.30 in the Gathering Space. Legion of Mary meet at the Parish Centre at 10.15am on Saturdays. Sudanese Monthly Mass at 2.00pm in the Church every 3rd Sunday of the month. Friendly Hearts Group meeting 2nd & 4th Saturdays in the Gathering Space from 1-4pm.

THIS WEEK

Archdiocesan Office for Youth (AOY) EventWorld Youth Day Rio 2013 Regional Information SessionsIf you are interested in learning more or have questions about

the upcoming World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro in July 2013, join us at a regional information day near you.

SOUTHERN REGION: Sunday 7 October Where: St Gerard's Parish, Dandenong North at 6.30pm

A Special Welcome to New Parishioners to our Parish. Please enter your name and phone number in the Book in the Sacristy and a Parish Representative will visit to welcome you as soon as possible.

St Anthony's Carnival 2012The St Anthony's Carnival will again be held on Saturday 17th of November, to make this major parish fund raising event a success we need every parishioner's support. If you have any ideas or suggestions on how we can better organise this year's carnival please send an email to stanthonyscarnival@hotmail.com or come along to one of our meetings. The next meeting for the Parish Carnival will be on Monday 8th October @ 7pm in the Gathering Space. Please could all Stall Holders attend. Anthony Adaman

Children’s Liturgy will resume next week at the 9.30am

Sunday Mass. This caters for the needs of the younger members of the Parish, presenting them with the Word of God and activities

appropriate for their age.

DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE 2012GRACE THROUGH MERCYSHRINE OF DIVINE MERCY

337-343 GREENS ROAD, KEYSBOROUGH VIC 3173(MELWAY REF: 90K8)

FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER 7:00pm TO 9:00pm SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER 9:00am TO 5:00pm SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER 9:00am TO 4:00pm

You are all invited to a very Special Conference focusing on the Divine Mercy message:

THE GREATEST GIFT TO MANKIND GRACE THROUGH MERCY AS REVEALED TO

SR. FAUSTINA KOWALSKA, THE FIRST SAINT OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM.

COME AND LISTEN TO INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS, AND THE POWERFUL TESTIMONIES GIVEN BY BOTH RELIGIOUS AND LAY PEOPLE ON HOW THE MERCY OF GOD TRANSFORMED

THEIR LIVES.

PERMANENT DIACONATEYou are invited to attend the ordination

to the Order of Deacon of George Piech Meat, one of our Parishioners, to take

place in St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne, on Saturday, 27 October

2012 at 10.00am (together with 6 other Candidates).

"PENOLA ROADTRIP FOR YOUNG ADULTS" MACKILLOP YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY (MACYAC)

There are still places on the “MacYAC Penola Roadtrip” for young single adults (18-35).

Friday, 5pm 19th October - Sunday 7pm - 21st OctoberCost for weekend is approx $120 employed with a concession rate for students. Leave Melbourne CBD. Mini bus transport. An e-copy of the brochure for the 'MacYAC Penola Roadtrip' is available from macyac@sosj.org.au Final RSVP date :

Wed 10th Oct.

Enquiries:MacKillop Young Adult Community

macyac@sosj.org.auPhone/Fax : 9306 8903 or Sr Rita 0419 299 065 or Sr Mary

0409 023 3331

Thank You To all those who gave of their time to make sure this year's Post Grand Final sausage Sizzle was a success. Thanks also to those who came & enjoyed the sausages & coffee. Mike Molloy, President, St Anthony's Men's Club

For those needing a lift to the March for Babies on Sat. 13th October. A bus will be leaving from St Gerard's parish North Dandenong at 11am. Please call Susan on 9795 0011 to book.

Rosies volunteers witness Christ's love for the poor and abandoned, through developing friendships, being a listening ear and offering companionship by severing hot and cold drinks to those who come to the van every Wednesday and Friday night at Flinders Street Station.Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? Our volunteers are aged between 18-30 years of age. Training is required. Van departs from Mulgrave 7.30pm and returns at approximately 11.30pm Next Training, Tuesday 9th October, for more information call 9795 5077 or email rosies.vic@oblates.com.au

Catholic Theological College Open DayStudy Your Faith

Understand Your Spirituality * Study options, Building tour, Refreshments * Wednesday 31 October: 4.00pm–6.00pm or 6.00pm–8.00pm * Bookings and information:9412 3314 or - RSVP: Friday 26 Octoberctc@ctc.edu.au

Charismatic prayer group will have an Adoration of the Exposed Eucharist on 8th October in the

Church at 8pm. Presider Rev Fr. Richard Rosse. All welcome to join in.

Permanent DeaconsThe ministry of the Permanent Diaconate is being introduced in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. Church tradition views as the first deacons the seven men chosen by the twelve apostles to assist them in their work of proclaiming the Good News in the rapidly growing church of Jerusalem (Acts 6: 1-6).St Stephen, the first martyr, St Laurence and St Francis of Assisi are some of the deacons in successive ages of the Church. Over time, the diaconate became the final step in the training of priests.The Eastern Churches retained the traditional structure of the Sacrament of Order. That is, as well as bishops and priests, they continued to ordain permanent deacons.In 1972, Pope Paul VI restored the diaconate, open to married and unmarried men, as a permanent rank within the Sacrament of Holy Orders. In doing so, the Church renewed its mission of preaching, worship and service to the community.

What is the role of a deacon?The bishop is the first evangeliser in his diocese. Deacons serve the bishop in his duty to bring the Good News to believers and unbelievers. Deacons are called to bring the presence of Jesus to all that they meet. They are well-placed to bring to the Church's leaders an awareness of the needs of the poor and of people distant from the Church. Nationally, deacons minister in parishes, the military, prisons, ports, hospitals and diocesan agencies. The deacon works in harmony with the priests and lay leaders of the parish. The deacon supports and complements the active service of the lay faithful. The deacon may preach at Mass, preside at public prayer, administer the Sacrament of Baptism, assist at marriages and funerals.

transport to ORDINATIONGeorge Piech Meat will be ordained Permanent Deacon on October 27, 2012 at 10am in St Patrick’s Cathedral.Anyone interested in attending the ordination, please

contact the parish officeon 9546 8276.

El Shaddai Multicultural Group will have a Mass on the Feast of the Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 at 4.00pm in St Anthony’s Church, followed by Refreshment at the Gathering Space. Everyone welcome.

First Reading: Genesis 2:18-24

A reading from the book of Genesis

The Lord God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone. I will make him a helpmate.’ So from the soil the Lord God fashioned all the wild beasts and all the birds of heaven. These he brought to the man to see what he would call them; each one was to bear the name the man would give it. The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of heaven and all the wild beasts. But no helpmate suitable for man was found for him. So the Lord God made the man fall into a deep sleep. And while he slept, he took one of his ribs and enclosed it in flesh. The Lord God built the rib he had taken from the man into a woman, and brought her to the man. The man exclaimed: ‘This at last is bone from my bones and flesh from my flesh! This is to be called woman, for this was taken from man.’ This is why a man leaves his father and mother and joins himself to his wife, and they become one body.

The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 127

R. May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.

O blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways! by the labour of your hands you shall eat. You will be happy and prosper. R.

Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the heart of your house; your children like shoots of the olive, around your table. R.

Indeed thus shall be blessed the man who fears the Lord. May the Lord bless you from Zion in a happy Jerusalem all the days of your life! May you see your children’s children. On Israel, peace! R.

Second Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11

A reading from the letter to the Hebrews

We see in Jesus one who was for a short while made lower than the angels and is now crowned with glory and splendour because he submitted to death; by

God’s grace he had to experience death for all mankind.

As it was his purpose to bring a great many of his sons into glory, it was appropriate that God, for whom everything exists and through whom everything exists, should make perfect, through suffering, the leader who would take them to their salvation. For the one who sanctifies, and the ones who are sanctified, are of the same stock; that is why he openly calls them brothers. The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation: 1 John 4:12

Alleluia, alleluia!If we love one another,God will live in us in perfect love.Alleluia!

Gospel: Mark 10:2-16

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark

Some Pharisees approached Jesus and asked, ‘Is it against the law for a man to divorce his wife?’ They were testing him. He answered them, ‘What did Moses command you?’ ‘Moses allowed us’ they said ‘to draw up a writ of dismissal and so to divorce.’ Then Jesus said to them, ‘It was because you were so unteachable that he wrote this commandment for you. But from the beginning of creation God made them male and female. This is why a man must leave father and mother, and the two become one body. They are no longer two, therefore, but one body. So then, what God has united, man must not divide.’ Back in the house the disciples questioned him again about this, and he said to them. ‘The man who divorces his wife and marries another is guilty of adultery against her. And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another she is guilty of adultery too.’

People were bringing little children to him, for him to touch them. The disciples turned them away, but when Jesus saw this he was indignant and said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. I tell you solemnly, anyone who does not welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’ Then he put his arms round them, laid his hands on them and gave them his blessing.

The Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

LITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORD